The Five Stars Challenge Concept
Based on these Scabbard and Blade Founding Principles
“Believing that military service is an obligation of citizenship, and that the greater opportunities afforded college men and women for the study of military science place upon them certain responsibilities as citizens, we cadet officers in various colleges and universities conferring baccalaureate degrees, do form this society and adopt this constitution in order to:
- unite in closer relationship the military departments of American universities, colleges, and high schools;
- to preserve and develop the essential qualities of good and efficient officers;
- to prepare ourselves as educated men and women to take a more active part and to have a greater influence in the military affairs of the communities in which we may reside;
- and above all to spread intelligent information concerning the military requirements of our country.”
How to Begin the Award Challenge
Choose the appropriate tab, either JROTC or SROTC to proceed through each Star Challenge, submitting your entry results to the Scabbard and Blade National Headquarters. When approved, you will receive a Star award for each Challenge. After completing each Star Challenge, you may proceed to complete the Five Stars Pathfinder Award, and then be presented the framed award pictured above.